Opposition leader Raila Odinga has accused the church of partially contributing to the escalation of the runaway corruption in the country.
Speaking during a funeral service in Kisumu on Saturday, the ODM party leader attacked the church for willingly accepting corruption proceeds in fundraisers.
In another veiled shot at Deputy President William Ruto who is known for his many attendances at fundraisers, he bashed the church for not turning back such monies.
"The church is busy congratulating them, yet these people are embezzling funds meant for development.
"They sit down when money is brought to them in huge sacks, claiming these leaders are working hard and investing in heaven," he was quoted by the Standard.
The two leaders have enjoyed some political peace for the last couple of months following the truce between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila in March last year.
However, it got eroded on Friday when Raila tore into Ruto after he said that only Ksh7 billion has been lost in the Arror and Kimwarer dams construction saga.
Ruto has also hit back, in what now seems like a fight opening the stage for their expected battle to succeed Uhuru come 2022.
About the dam issue, Raila indirectly linked the DP to the saga, warning him against trying to find excuses to save himself.
"People must be held accountable. If you stole you stole alone so carry your own cross," said Raila.